Respiratory therapist

Duties and responsibilities

They care for patients who are having trouble breathing for example respiratory disease like asthma and emphysema. Also provide emergency care to patients that are suffering from a heart attack, or shock.

They teach patients how to use treatments.

Average salary: $40,000 - $75,000

Educational requirements:

 Respiratory therapists typically need an associate’s degree; Respiratory therapists are licensed. Respiratory therapy programs include courses in human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, pharmacology, and mathematics. High school students interested in applying to respiratory therapy programs should take courses in health, biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics.